Impact Stories
Campers, counselors, families and congregations, in their own words.

Yes, You Need Your Bible – September 2020 Link Story
September 1, 2020Impact StoriesLutheridge
As a freshman at Newberry College, Matt Titus attended his first Lutheran Campus Ministry event and found himself in a crowd of people singing cheesy songs. “I thought the whole…

Day of Giving
July 29, 2020Impact Stories
Like last year, we have a CHALLENGE GIFT in place. Thanks to the generosity of Mrs. S.M. (Ruth) Rollinson of Childersburg, AL and Dr. James (Jim) McKanna of Nashville, TN.

An Update on Camp June 11, 2020
June 15, 2020Impact Stories
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to God—whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did—when I remember…

The Link to a Place Apart – June 2020
June 10, 2020Impact Stories
In an effort to be good stewards, this quarter’s LINK Newsletter from Camp is only available in electronic format. We know that some of you prefer it in print form…

Cabin Time at Home
June 5, 2020Impact Stories
Before Covid-19, with differing swim and soccer schedules, it wasn’t unusual for Stephen and Tami Lee and their two sons, Caleb and Elijah, to hardly speak to each other in…

Where Skepticism Meets Peace
May 27, 2020Impact Stories
“I signed up for this retreat with skepticism,” said Amy Carpenter. “I didn’t believe I could let go of my incessant planning, worrying and analyzing. I knew there would be…

Stimulating Generosity
May 13, 2020Impact StoriesLutheridge
“Camp, Lutheridge, is important to both of us,” said Jason Lee, pastor at St. Philip Lutheran in Myrtle Beach, SC. “It is important to Dana and me individually, but also…

Cabin Time Videos Reach Campers at Home
April 1, 2020Impact Stories
Summer camp at Lutheridge , Lutherock , Luther Springs and Lutheranch is built on a foundation of living, playing, exploring and learning in small groups called cabin groups. Each cabin…

God, Google, and Camp
February 27, 2020Impact Stories
Nikki found herself about to celebrate another birthday and struggling with her marriage and the weight of life. “I was praying,” she shared. “God, I need time alone with you.”

Scholarship Leaders
February 26, 2020Impact StoriesLuther Springs
As a middle schooler and confirmand at Salem Lutheran (Orlando, FL), Maddie Kjosa learned her parents were divorcing. It was a very difficult time in her life. “When Pastor Julie…

Surprising Faith Alive – Sharing a Witness
January 29, 2020Impact StoriesLutheridge
Sol Eure, a senior at Appalachian State University, was a Lutheridge camper for 14 years starting in Pioneer A as a third grader. “The first time I had friends was…

Elizabeth’s Trust
January 9, 2020Impact StoriesLutherock
For a 15-year-old teenager like *Elizabeth, the physical height of the Alpine Tower at Lutherock is a frightening proposition, but when trusting others is an issue, it can be even…